Michael F. Flaherty

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Created 08/13/2013 - 17:41

Michael F. Flaherty

Flaherty, Michael F., 61, passed away August 9, 2013 at Miriam Hospital. He was the husband of Kathleen "Kate" (McCrink) Flaherty.
Born in Providence, a son of Eleanore (Frazier) Flaherty and the late John Flaherty. Michael was a Captain with the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal for 30 years until retirement. He was a graduate of Bristol Community College and member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and the Italian Social Club in Taunton.
He was the father of Kristen Gebelein and Erin "Mouse" Flaherty, brother of Kevin, John, Dennis and Mary Flaherty, Kathleen Berard, grandfather of Michael and Julianne Gebelein.
Funeral Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. from the Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home, 1895 Broad St., at Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul Church of Edgewood, 1 Warwick Ave., Cranston at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be held at Pawtuxet Memorial Park, Warwick.
Calling Hours Monday 4:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Dana-Faber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Pl., West 6th Fl., Brookline, MA, 02146. Please visit: www.jwsfh.com[1]